couple with
phrasal verb
coupled with; coupling with; couples with
: to join or combine (something) with (something else)
The exhibit couples poems with paintings.
—usually used as (be) coupled withAn oil spill coupled with strong winds brought disaster.
The team's win, coupled with a loss by their rivals, put them in first place.
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The financial pressure of being out of work coupled with the disappointment of feeling let down all weighed on Taylor as her job search continued past the twelve month mark.
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Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Russia's military activities in the Indo-Pacific region, including Japan, coupled with its strategic partnership with China, are posing a strong security concern.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Critics warn that measures such as the bond fee, coupled with other inbound travel policies, could negatively affect tourism.
—AFAR Media, 12 Aug. 2025
The gorgeous cinematography, coupled with Johansson's mesmerizing performance and the abstract subject matter, resonated with critics and genre lovers alike.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Russia's military activities in the Indo-Pacific region, including Japan, coupled with its strategic partnership with China, are posing a strong security concern.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Critics warn that measures such as the bond fee, coupled with other inbound travel policies, could negatively affect tourism.
—AFAR Media, 12 Aug. 2025
The gorgeous cinematography, coupled with Johansson's mesmerizing performance and the abstract subject matter, resonated with critics and genre lovers alike.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Couple with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couple%20with. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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